Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / May 30, 2011, 6:50 pm

Monfils ready for another crack at Federer

Monfils did finally beat Federer last year, however, edging a tight three-setter in the Paris Masters in Bercy and while that hardly represents a "winning run" it does offer hope. "Well, it does matter knowing, for me, knowing I managed to beat him here in ... (Source: Times of India 2011-05-31T00:52:22Z)

Is Canada Post a dead letter in a digital world?

Lemelin said Canada Post needs to adapt as Canadians buy more goods online or send more email. He said Canada Post should expand to offer banking services, for example, and take advantage of its countrywide network of postal counters while still remaining ... (Source: Calgary Herald 2011-05-31T00:45:12Z)

Offense sends Harrison home, Jeff to sectional title game

"He keeps them to one or two runs every game. He did outstanding this year." Drew Sale (4-5) went the distance for Kokomo, scattering seven hits and a walk, hitting two batters and striking out one. (Source: Lafayette Journal and Courier 2011-05-31T01:35:19Z)

Lawmakers OK private fund for illegal immigrants

Quinn said in a statement that he looked forward to signing it. Supporters praised the legislation as a much-needed way to offer financial help to undocumented immigrants who graduate from Illinois high schools and want to continue their studies in college ... (Source: NWI.com 2011-05-31T00:52:22Z)

Canada mail union gives strike notice

OTTAWA, May 30 (UPI) -- Canadian postal workers gave notice Monday they may strike in three days, saying they had made their final contract offer. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers gave the government the required 72 hours' notice, meaning services can ... (Source: United Press International 2011-05-31T00:38:03Z)

YouTube counting on former Netflix exec to help it turn a profit

As a key architect of Netflix 's popular on-demand Internet streaming service, Kyncl negotiated the deals that gave subscribers access to thousands of movies and television shows. Now he's hoping to repeat that feat as head of TV and film for Google and ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-05-31T00:30:53Z)

Illinois House votes to add 5 casinos

But Democratic Rep. Lou Lang of Skokie said even with such a large expansion, Illinois would move from 25th to 20th in terms of states that offer the most gambling. "So this idea that it's too dense, too big, too heavy, the facts belie that," Lang said. (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2011-05-31T00:52:22Z)

GameStop Honoring Ancient Duke Nukem Forever Pre-orders

Over the years, GameStop has made changes to its POS (point of sale) system which may have led to an accidental loss of a deposit on Forever . I hope you saved your receipt! Of course, this is exactly what GameStop should do, and is actually required to do ... (Source: Escapist Magazine 2011-05-31T01:42:28Z)

Jim Tressel resigns as Ohio State's football coach

There were also questions about his players and their friends and family members receiving special deals on more than 50 used cars from two Columbus dealers. But at the same time, his image was that of an honest, religious man who never said or did ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2011-05-31T00:52:22Z)

Ohio State doesn't owe Jim Tressel any compensation

Even though not contractually compelled to, Ohio State could still offer Tressel money to leave the job. Athletic director Gene Smith did not immediately respond when asked about the terms of the resignation. An addendum to the contract does provide for ... (Source: Detroit News 2011-05-31T00:23:44Z)

Illinois House votes to add 5 casinos; bill heads to Senate

But Democratic Rep. Lou Lang of Skokie said even with such a large expansion, Illinois would move from 25th to 20th in terms of states that offer the most gambling. "So this idea that it's too dense, too big, too heavy, the facts belie that," he said. (Source: Rockford Register-Star 2011-05-31T00:30:53Z)

Hunterdon health officials warn of high Lyme disease risk

Although the county does not offer testing services, it will identify ticks for residents who bring them in. Health officials also recommend tucking pants into socks and long-sleeved shirts into pants to create a barrier between the ticks and skin ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2011-05-31T00:16:34Z)

Jim Tressel resigns as Ohio State football coach

On TV, Ward and June Cleaver offer life lessons to Beaver and Wally. Like a million other scandals dealing with money and power, the cover-up at Ohio State was worse than the crime, and the cover-up for the coach who covered up was even worse. If only ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-05-31T00:02:15Z)

Liberal congressman involved in Twitter controversy over lewd photo

Last year, Breitbart posted online a heavily edited and incomplete video of a speech by U.S. Agriculture Department employee Shirley Sherrod that suggested she refused to offer her full help to a white farmer. Sherrod was forced to resign, but a full ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2011-05-31T00:59:31Z)

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